As a surfer who doesn't always reapply sunscreen between sessions on water, I was a bit worried…read moreabout some sun marks and moles on my face. Nothing major but I was overdue for a basic checkup and wanted to establish a baseline. I scheduled an appointment via phone after reading other positive reviews for Dr Graham. The earliest appointment available was 2 months out, which to me speaks volumes about his work. Dr Graham was beyond friendly and informative. He measured some moles and took records for my next yearly visit. He was very informative and not judgemental. I expected to be scolded about not using sunscreen lol, but instead learned a lot about preventative skin care. The whole experience was very pleasant and I feel quite relieved after my visit with no problem areas.

Good service he helped me with my questions. I asked if he would let me know what he was doing and…read morehe did

A personalized experience with extremely competent care//…read more What else can one ask for? BTW: minimal wait time

I been seeing Dr. Moulton Barrett for a year now. He is a very skilled and empathetic surgeon.read more

I needed to have some concerning skin issues checked out ASAP and didn't want to wait on my primary…read moredoctor for a referral. After calling many Dermatologists in the Bay Area, this specific California Skin Institute was able to take my insurance. The office was busy that day, so I immediately told Dr. Bloom my main concerns without asking too many questions. He did a quick thorough skin review and said all was good except one legion that should be biopsied. At my request, we did the biopsy on the same day. I liked the convenience of this part of the service and appreciated that Dr. Bloom was kind enough to do this procedure (I think he would have preferred me to schedule it for later date since he was busy). He mentioned to me he was happy to have me as a patient and would get the result to me ASAP. Only issue I had was that one of the nurses who I spoke with on the phone and assisted Dr. Bloom was harsh. Just a note, I would also pay attention that busy nurses working between rooms who treat your open wound would first sanitize their hands/gloves before touching anything that may come into contact with your wound. Best!

This review is for Dr. Ernest Bloom. Especially if you're a woman, seek care elsewhere. Dr. Bloom…read moreseemed to have zero understanding or appreciation of the biological differences that exist between men and women. I was scoffed at when I explained I have PMDD (".....what is that, you mean PMS?") and not listened to when I tried to suggest my acne that flared around my luteal phase on my chin and jaw may be hormone related. Instead he told me my "skin DOES look bad" and said I should get on ACCUTANE. Are you serious? I came in complaining of minor hormonal outbreaks on my chin and jaw and you immediately go to ACCUTANE? No worries - if I don't want to get on Accutane, Dr. Bloom also has a list of supplements *from Amazon* that you can buy including a "super concentrated fish oil that's basically accutane". He recommended going the route of ordering this mystery supplement from Amazon and self administering without clinical monitoring. Aside from zero appreciation for the fact that women may have different skin needs, Dr. Bloom flat out says he doesn't believe in sunscreen and that you should just stay out of the sun and get "a big floppy hat". I have since switched to a different dermatologist in the practice who immediately and correctly identified what was causing the minor acne flare during my luteal phase. This new doctor views me through the lens of a biological woman and takes my hormone fluctuations into consideration before saying I need to get on ACCUTANE and recommending I buy a bootleg accutane-like supplement off Amazon!! In fact they have NEVER scoffed in my face, recommended I buy random supplements on Amazon, or disparaged the benefits of wearing sunscreen when outdoors. Dr. Bloom does not seem to appreciate the biological differences between men and women. He seems to be taking big gambles recommending his patients buy random supplements and skincare off Amazon because "it's cheaper" despite the proven concerns of poor quality counterfeit products being sold by Amazon. And he straight up tells you that you should never wear sunscreen because he doesn't believe in it - just wear a big floppy hat and don't go in the sun. Find a different doctor if you want modern care that actually makes a difference.

Dr. Bloom and his team went above and beyond in every possible way. From the moment I walked in, I…read morewas treated with kindness, respect, and genuine care. Dr. Bloom took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure I felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. He even referred me to an incredible Podiatrist. His staff is just as amazing, professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated to their patients. You can tell they love what they do and take pride in providing exceptional care. It's rare to find a medical office where everyone goes the extra mile, but this team absolutely does. I can't thank Dr. Bloom and his staff enough for their outstanding service and the positive experience they created. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-quality care and a team that truly cares about their patients. I will be back in a few weeks!

I had an extremely disappointing experience with Dr. Ernest Bloom. When he entered the room, he…read moreimmediately threw my phone across the table, which was unnecessary and unprofessional. I had asked the nurse beforehand if I could charge it, and it was out of the way, so his reaction left a terrible first impression. I went to see him for specific skin concerns and explained what I needed. Shockingly, he told me to order everything off Amazon instead of providing a prescription. As a dermatologist, his job is to prescribe the right treatment, not suggest random products online, especially without understanding my financial situation or insurance coverage. The appointment lasted only three minutes, and he barely examined my skin. I had booked a full consultation, but he seemed uninterested and rushed. Based on my experience and other reviews, I feel Dr. Bloom lacks respect for his patients, particularly people of color. This was by far the worst medical appointment I've ever had, and I hope the medical board reviews his practice. He does not deserve to continue treating patients like this.

Avoid this butcher. She is NOT a doctor she does not know what she is doing and very rude, she just…read morewalks out of office because a patient does not fully processes that this butcher tajirian just ruined her face. tajirian should have her licence suspended or revoked.

This doctor did a Mohs surgery and repair on my face 5 years ago. I still have a lump down the…read moreside of my face; it creates a separate plane. There's a dimple in the middle of the scar at the top. She didn't know what was going on. Had me buy an expensive cream; charged me for two antibiotic injections into the lump; and pay for an IPL treatment, none of which helped at all. On top of that her bedside manner left lots to be desired. If for some reason you have to have her do a Mohs on your face, demand that a plastic surgeon close the wound. (Many insurance companies are open to that.)

Competent, smart, efficient, friendly. Office staff is fine.read more

Great doctor, warm personality, efficient office staff, friendly environment. I trust going to Dr…read more Fung. He's honest, caring and the best! He treated me for my skin condition and it's responding nicely.

I had a great experience with Nai at Acne Specialists of Alameda! She is super friendly and…read moreknowledgeable and made me feel comfortable right away by asking what problem areas I was hoping to work on. She explains what will help with my concerns and is encouraging without making me feel scolded about my admittedly bad skincare habits. The treatment was really thorough (she asked about ALL the products I use - including my hair care!) and relaxing (I fell asleep during the red light therapy). She took the time to answer my questions and we even talked about some trendy skin care products/gadgets (she was down to earth about them and I really trusted her knowledge when it came to knowing what was -and wasn't- worth the expense and effort). When I say she was thorough, I should mention that toward the end the session, she noticed that I had a little dryness around my lip area and took the extra time to put a moisturizing treatment on my lips - you have to appreciate a girly that won't let you walk out with ashy lips! I leave feeling glowy, refreshed, and excited that we can achieve the skin I've been yearning for. Thank you so much Nai - I'm so thankful we have you here in Alameda now!

I've been going to Beth for the past 3 years and I would never trust anyone else with my skin. I…read morewas desperately looking for ways to treat my acne and my sister recommended Beth and she literally saved my life. I was struggling with dark spots and pigmentation, I thought there was nothing I could do to solve it but Beth set up a routine for me and I noticed progress within the first two months! She is the kindest person and always knows a way to fix a skin situation. I HIGHLY recommend getting your facials here!!

I adore this place. There's a lot of parking at any time of the day so far. My appointment…read moreinstructions were clear beforehand. I came for Botox and she was great at making sure I knew what was happening during the whole process. She recommended less than what I thought I needed and it worked out way better going by her recommendation. My husband noticed the subtle changes but complimented it just looks like I'm refreshed.

Always a pleasant experience. Provider takes her time and asks what you're aiming to achieve is…read morevery detail oriented which I think is crucial when working on your face.

So let down with this place. 4-5 months ago I secured an appt with Dr. Graham for a visit at this…read moreoffice for the end of October. Near two weeks out from that they left a voicemail to cancel the appt. I called back to see why and they explained that Dr. Graham had jury duty. I said ok, and they then offered to put me with another doctor for today, at 3pm. I agreed, though it added a few more weeks for an issue I was really concerned about. As I didn't get a reminder by email, phone or text for today, I was a bit worried. Near 2pm I called the office just to make sure it was on. They said they have no record of the appt and that no doctor is in today. The receptionist than proceeded to say "if someone has to call in for an appt, than that's not how it works here." She then offered yet another date of Nov 27th... I said no - why would I do business with them if they totally failed on the two previous attempts? There was no apology and gas-lighting indifference on the other end of the line like I was making today's appt up. No apology, no remorse or sliver of empathy for stress and much time wasted. So unprofessional.

I made an appointment for a skin check and waited about 6 weeks for my appointment. When I arrived,…read morethe office was locked and it seems like no one is here.